Texas 31, Iowa State 30

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on October 3, 2013 10:04 PM

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Texas running back Johnathan Gray is tackled by Iowa State linebacker Jeremiah George, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Ames, Iowa. Texas won 31-30.

Texas running back Johnathan Gray is tackled by Iowa State linebacker Jeremiah George, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Ames, Iowa. Texas won 31-30.

Iowa State's Jansen Watson, left, breaks up a pass intended for Texas wide receiver Mike Davis (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Ames, Iowa. Watson was called for a penalty on the play. Texas won 31-30. less

Iowa State's Jansen Watson, left, breaks up a pass intended for Texas wide receiver Mike Davis (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Ames, Iowa. Watson was ... more

Texas running back Johnathan Gray, center, runs from Iowa State's Deon Broomfield, left, and Jansen Watson, right, during a 45-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Ames, Iowa. less

Texas running back Johnathan Gray, center, runs from Iowa State's Deon Broomfield, left, and Jansen Watson, right, during a 45-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, ... more

Iowa State running Aaron Wimberly (2) is tripped up by Texas linebacker Dalton Santos (55) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State running Aaron Wimberly (2) is tripped up by Texas linebacker Dalton Santos (55) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Ames, Iowa.

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Texas wide receiver Jaxon Shipley, center, recovers a fumbled punt in front of Iowa State's Wes Boyer, left, and Justin Coleman, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Ames, Iowa. less

Texas wide receiver Jaxon Shipley, center, recovers a fumbled punt in front of Iowa State's Wes Boyer, left, and Justin Coleman, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 3, ... more

Texas tight end John Harris (9) celebrates with teammates Jaxon Shipley, left, and Kendall Sanders, right, after catching a 44-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Ames, Iowa. less

Texas tight end John Harris (9) celebrates with teammates Jaxon Shipley, left, and Kendall Sanders, right, after catching a 44-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against ... more

Iowa State's Aaron Wimberly (2) runs to the end zone past Texas defenders during an 11-yard touchdown reception in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Ames, Iowa.

Iowa State's Aaron Wimberly (2) runs to the end zone past Texas defenders during an 11-yard touchdown reception in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Ames, Iowa.

Texas tight end John Harris (9) catches a 44-yard touchdown pass over Iowa State's Jeremiah George (52) and Deon Broomfield (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Ames, Iowa. less

Texas tight end John Harris (9) catches a 44-yard touchdown pass over Iowa State's Jeremiah George (52) and Deon Broomfield (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, ... more

Running back Aaron Wimberly #2 of the Iowa State Cyclones rushes for yards against linebacker Peter Jinkens #19 of the Texas Longhorns in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. less

Running back Aaron Wimberly #2 of the Iowa State Cyclones rushes for yards against linebacker Peter Jinkens #19 of the Texas Longhorns in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, ... more

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Head coach Mack Brown of the Texas Longhorns celebrates after a touchdown in the first half of play against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa.

Head coach Mack Brown of the Texas Longhorns celebrates after a touchdown in the first half of play against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa.

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Linebacker Dalton Santos #55 of the Texas Longhorns tackles running back Aaron Wimberly #2 of the Iowa State Cyclones in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa.

Linebacker Dalton Santos #55 of the Texas Longhorns tackles running back Aaron Wimberly #2 of the Iowa State Cyclones in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa.

Quarterback Case McCoy #6 of the Texas Longhorns throws under pressure from defensive lineman Austin Krick #92 of the Iowa State Cyclones as offensive tackle Donald Hawkins #51 of the Longhorns blocks in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. less

Quarterback Case McCoy #6 of the Texas Longhorns throws under pressure from defensive lineman Austin Krick #92 of the Iowa State Cyclones as offensive tackle Donald Hawkins #51 of the Longhorns blocks in the ... more

Kicker Cole Netten #1 of the Iowa State Cyclones celebrates with teammate linebacker Justin Madison #32 after kicking a field goal in the first half of play against the Texas Longhorns at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. less

Kicker Cole Netten #1 of the Iowa State Cyclones celebrates with teammate linebacker Justin Madison #32 after kicking a field goal in the first half of play against the Texas Longhorns at Jack Trice Stadium on ... more

Running back Malcolm Brown #28 of the Texas Longhorns jumps over linebacker Jared Brackens #14 of the Iowa State Cyclones as he rushes for yards in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. less

Running back Malcolm Brown #28 of the Texas Longhorns jumps over linebacker Jared Brackens #14 of the Iowa State Cyclones as he rushes for yards in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, ... more

Tight end John Harris #9 of the Texas Longhorns pulls in a reception for a touchdown in the end zone as defensive back Jacques Washington #5, linebacker Jeremiah George #52, defensive back Deon Broomfield #26 and defensive back Jansen Watson #2 of the Iowa State Cyclones defend in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. less

Tight end John Harris #9 of the Texas Longhorns pulls in a reception for a touchdown in the end zone as defensive back Jacques Washington #5, linebacker Jeremiah George #52, defensive back Deon Broomfield #26 ... more

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Running back Johnathan Gray #32 of the Texas Longhorns drives the ball to the end zone for a touchdown as defensive back Deon Broomfield #26 of the Iowa State Cyclones pursues in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. less

Running back Johnathan Gray #32 of the Texas Longhorns drives the ball to the end zone for a touchdown as defensive back Deon Broomfield #26 of the Iowa State Cyclones pursues in the first half of play at Jack ... more

Running back Aaron Wimberly #2 of the Iowa State Cyclones is tackled by safety Adrian Phillips #17 of the Texas Longhorns in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa.

Running back Aaron Wimberly #2 of the Iowa State Cyclones is tackled by safety Adrian Phillips #17 of the Texas Longhorns in the first half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa.

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Texas wide receiver Mike Davis, center, drops a pass in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Ames, Iowa.

Texas wide receiver Mike Davis, center, drops a pass in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Ames, Iowa.

Texas quarterback Case McCoy, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Ames, Iowa. Texas won 31-30. less

Texas quarterback Case McCoy, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Ames, Iowa. Texas ... more

Iowa State running back Aaron Wimberly, right, leaps past Texas defenders Carrington Byndom (23), Mykkele Thompson and Adrian Phillips (17) during a 20-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Ames, Iowa. Texas won 31-30. less

Iowa State running back Aaron Wimberly, right, leaps past Texas defenders Carrington Byndom (23), Mykkele Thompson and Adrian Phillips (17) during a 20-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NCAA college ... more

Texas running back Joe Bergeron (24) runs over Iowa State defensive back Sam E. Richardson during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Ames, Iowa. Texas won 31-30.

Texas running back Joe Bergeron (24) runs over Iowa State defensive back Sam E. Richardson during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, in Ames, Iowa. Texas won 31-30.

Running back Joe Bergeron #24 of the Texas Longhorns runs over defensive back Sam E. Richardson #4 of the Iowa State Cyclones while rushing for yards in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. Texas defeated Iowa State 31-30. less

Running back Joe Bergeron #24 of the Texas Longhorns runs over defensive back Sam E. Richardson #4 of the Iowa State Cyclones while rushing for yards in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October ... more

Head coach Paul Rhoads of the Iowa State Cyclones directs from the sidelines in the second half of play against the Texas Longhorns at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. Texas defeated Iowa State 31-30. less

Head coach Paul Rhoads of the Iowa State Cyclones directs from the sidelines in the second half of play against the Texas Longhorns at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. Texas defeated Iowa ... more

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Running back Aaron Wimberly #2 of the Iowa State Cyclones runs past safety Mykkele Thompson #2 of the Texas Longhorns to score a touchdown in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. Texas defeated Iowa State 31-30. less

Running back Aaron Wimberly #2 of the Iowa State Cyclones runs past safety Mykkele Thompson #2 of the Texas Longhorns to score a touchdown in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in ... more

Defensive end Nick Kron #69 of the Iowa State Cyclones puts pressure on quarterback Case McCoy #6 of the Texas Longhorns in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. Texas defeated Iowa State 31-30. less

Defensive end Nick Kron #69 of the Iowa State Cyclones puts pressure on quarterback Case McCoy #6 of the Texas Longhorns in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. Texas ... more

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Defensive back Jansen Watson #2 of the Iowa State Cyclones breaks up a pass meant for wide receiver Mike Davis #1 of the Texas Longhorns in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. Texas defeated Iowa State 31-30. less

Defensive back Jansen Watson #2 of the Iowa State Cyclones breaks up a pass meant for wide receiver Mike Davis #1 of the Texas Longhorns in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in ... more

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Quarterback Case McCoy #6 of the Texas Longhorns drives the ball across the goal line to score with the help of offensive tackle Donald Hawkins #51 and defensive back Dillon Boldt #36 late in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. Texas defeated Iowa State 31-30. less

Quarterback Case McCoy #6 of the Texas Longhorns drives the ball across the goal line to score with the help of offensive tackle Donald Hawkins #51 and defensive back Dillon Boldt #36 late in the second half of ... more

Head coach Mack Brown of the Texas Longhorns shakes hands with quarterback Sam B. Richardson #12 of the Iowa State Cyclones after the Longhorns defeated thew Cyclones 31-30 at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. Texas defeated Iowa State 31-30. less

Head coach Mack Brown of the Texas Longhorns shakes hands with quarterback Sam B. Richardson #12 of the Iowa State Cyclones after the Longhorns defeated thew Cyclones 31-30 at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, ... more

Head coach Mack Brown of the Texas Longhorns celebrates with kicker Anthony Fera #4 after an extra point in the second half of play against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. Texas defeated Iowa State 31-30. less

Head coach Mack Brown of the Texas Longhorns celebrates with kicker Anthony Fera #4 after an extra point in the second half of play against the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in ... more

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Quarterback Case McCoy #6 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates with his teammates after defeating the Iowa State Cyclones 31-30 at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. Texas defeated Iowa State 31-30. less

Quarterback Case McCoy #6 of the Texas Longhorns celebrates with his teammates after defeating the Iowa State Cyclones 31-30 at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. Texas defeated Iowa State ... more

Quarterback Sam B. Richardson #12 of the Iowa State Cyclones scrambles for yards past defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat #44 of the Texas Longhorns in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, 2013 in Ames, Iowa. Texas defeated Iowa State 31-30. less

Quarterback Sam B. Richardson #12 of the Iowa State Cyclones scrambles for yards past defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat #44 of the Texas Longhorns in the second half of play at Jack Trice Stadium on October 3, ... more